9 Items You Need in Your Fall/Winter Closet
By the Danimás team
3.5 Minute Read
From the 'It' gym bag to the wear-everywhere parka jacket, these performance-boosting essentials have your daily style all wrapped up.
September’s arrival is a time for a reset. Mentally, it’s an internal calendar that we continue to carry as adults, which has its roots in the commencement of each school year. The beginning of fall signals a new dialed down mood. It’s back to business, and in the workplace, there’s a renewed focus on targets to hit before the year is out.
Take that mindset into your wardrobe this season. Here, an edit of hard-working, performance-enhancing essentials that will carry you through the autumn in style.
The wear-everywhere jacket
Marfa Stance, Parachute Quilted Parka, $1,995
British brand Marfa Stance has built its name in its covetable, customizable outerwear. Its hero piece, the Parachute signature parka, turns the insulated jacket into a fashion-forward item without losing utility. Made from water-repellent nylon, it’s effectively multiple jackets in one: It’s fully reversible, available in many colors, and features draw cords at the waist for a cinched, customizable silhouette. A hood and quilted liner can be added for extra personalizing. Smart enough to take to the office and easy enough to throw on after the gym—do the girl math, and the bang for your buck is a no-brainer.
The signature trousers
Literary Sport ‘May’ Pant, $325
Wide-legged, water-repellent, and with an elasticated waist, on paper these trousers should look like mountainwear, but in reality they firmly belong in the city. Crafted from Japanese nylon, these navy pants have a matte finish that instantly smartens them up. Pair with everything from transitional slides and T-shirts to sturdy winter boots and a cashmere sweater.
The hero knit
Colorful Standard Oversized Merino Crew Sweater, $138
Proof that quality knitwear doesn’t have to cost a fortune, this oversized merino sweater is cool and cozy and, with its slouchy silhouette, will appeal to fans of The Row and Khaite. It comes in many colors, but the dusty olive works just as perfectly with white jeans as much as layered over a sports bra post-workout.
The go-to gym bag
Anya Hindmarch Econyl Gym Tote, $1,250
Built for Athletes’ backpacks may have ‘It bag’ status among the Hyrox crowd, but they’re pretty unforgivable to carry on a morning Subway commute. Enter: Anya Hindmarch’s tote bag, which is equipped with smart, functional exterior pockets that are whimsically labeled for workout essentials. There’s an earphones pocket, a “refuel” pouch, a removable tote for toiletries and kit, plus an internal, antimicrobial shoe bag to kill odor. Made from Econyl® and trimmed with leather, it has everything you need, and then some.
The failsafe sneaker
RAD One V2, $150
A functional gym shoe that looks smart away from the squat rack? RAD’s cult sneaker blends a skate-worthy edge with an ergonomic design engineered for plyometrics; they’re built with 360-degree stability for lifting, and are agile and lightweight enough for burpees. No surprise Crossfitters love them. Best of all, they come in many colors for the ultimate, in-gym self expression.
The sports bra
TALA DayFlex Ruched Strap Bandeau Bra, $81
This square-neck sports bra is more fashion-forward than the typical gym bra, which brings it a refined feel. With medium- to high-impact support and a wider bust band, it’s suitable for most workouts.
The leggings
TALA DayFlex Flared Legging, $123
Wearing the same style of gym gear on repeat can get repetitive—the gym is, after all, its own kind of runway. So we’re calling for wider workout pants to inject some fresher energy into our fitness. This pair by TALA are among the best that’s currently available. Not only will they look slick when you squat, but they’re smarter for pre- or post-gym socializing. Pair with the Colorful Standard dusty olive sweater and dress up the look with a leather jacket.
The workout tank
Pruzan Super Soft Fitted Tank Top, $65
Cut to square to enhance the biceps, Pruzan’s workout top is crafted from a supersoft performance fabric that’s quick to dry and silky to touch. It’s perfect for the gym, dinner, or for layering under button-down shirts when the winter chill sets in.
The sweat-proof beauty bits
Virtually any product from Wyn Beauty, from $18
Beauty is an underserved category when it comes to performance-ready products. But whether you’re on a jog, sweating in the gym, or on a packed commuter train, make-up needs to withstand the daily grind. Serena Williams created Wyn Beauty to fill that gap. The lightweight skin tint ($29) is infused with SPF 30 and keeps skin luminescent through sweat with a patented hydration formula; it’s available in 36 shades. There’s also budge-proof lip stains ($21) and smudge-resistant mascaras ($19)—very handy for those spontaneous sauna dates.
